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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Bolingbroke put in charge of escorting the prisoners away?
(a) Bushy.
(b) Northumberland.
(c) Green.
(d) York.

2. How are Gaunt and Bolingbroke related?
(a) Uncle and nephew.
(b) Cousins.
(c) Brothers.
(d) Father and son.

3. Which of the following is a quote by Richard in Act 1, Scene 1?
(a) "O God defend my soul from such deep sin!"
(b) "We were not born to sue, but to command."
(c) "Obedience bids I should not bid again."
(d) "Mine honour is my life, both grow in one."

4. What was Mowbray supposed to be doing with Richard's uncle when he died?
(a) Practicing to duel.
(b) Showing him the courtyards.
(c) Guarding him.
(d) Accompany him while traveling.

5. What is the setting in the beginning of Act 2, Scene 3?
(a) London.
(b) Gloucestershire.
(c) Berkeley.
(d) Ravenspurgh.

Short Answer Questions

1. What adjective does Richard use to describe Bolingbroke that is condescending?

2. What is Richard's reaction towards the news of Gaunt he receives in Act 1, Scene 4?

3. How many lines are in Act 3, Scene 1?

4. What is Bolingbroke's banishment reduced to?

5. What is the setting of Act 3, Scene 1?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Richard respond immediately after learning of Gaunt's death? Who responds the harshest to this news, and what does he say to Richard?

2. Who is sent to meet with Richard inside Flint Castle? What happens?

3. Why doesn't Richard trust Bolingbroke's relationship with the people of England?

4. How does Act 5, Scene 5 end?

5. Why is the Duke of York not supportive of Bolingbroke's revolution?

6. How both Richard and Bolingbroke speak in Act 1, Scene 4? What is different about their speech habits from before?

7. Are Richard and the Queen allowed to be together? Where are they being sent?

8. What happens after Aumerle and his family enter Act 5, Scene 3?

9. How does Bolingbroke handle the murder of Richard?

10. What is Bolingbroke going to do to Bushy and Green in Act 3, Scene 1? What are his reasons for doing so?

(see the answer keys)

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